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Jungle
Treasures of Indonesia 's Wealth
at
Borneo
Indonesia
Borneo Island with a wealth of
ecological and cultural treasures that
survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s
largest island. Orangutans can be found at Two Islands in Indonesia, at
Sumatra and Kalimantan. The word orangutan means
"human
of the forest" in the Malay language. As its habitats are being usurped
by humans, the orangutan's population is decreasing and it is in grave
danger of extinction. Some information says the population is less then
20.000 in the world. Borneo. Several National Parks at
Kalimantan where Orangutans can be spot
“easily”. Tanjung Putting
National Park, at Central Kalimantan, here you can find them around
Camp Leakey Rehabilitation Centre, and the most easily to
spot place, as they are common with humans, feeding could be done. This
is
different with the 200.000 Hectare Kutai National Park on the east
coast of Indonesia East Kalimantan province, where Orangutans live
much more wild in their habitat, with some assistance
of rangers
and guides, mostly the Orangutan can be seen in their natural habitat of
rare tropical flora and fauna. Several other species of animals exist
in this
Kutai national park, such as chimpanzees (Pongopygmacus), Pekantan
Monkeys
(Nasalisvatus), honey bear, deer, Kalimantan rhinos, crocodiles and at
least 300 bird species.The forests in the area were declared a nature
reserve by the Sultan of Kutai, A.M. Parikesit in 1936, covering
306,000 hectares of land.
Teluk Kaba as a part of Kutai National Park is small bay lying between
the cities Bontang and Sangata, reachable in 45 minutes by speedboat
from Bontang.
The forest at Kaba Bay is inhabited by groups of chimpanzees.The sea
gardens in the waters of Kaba Bay are also very alluring. There are
various colored corals and decorative fishes living in the bluish-green
water. Settlements of Bajau people are found around the coastal forests
of Kaba Bay, in Bontang Koala, with houses that are built over the
sea. Tangkiling
National Park at
Central Kalimantan is an other good spotting place for Wild Orangutans,
a bit north of Palangkaraya City, cruising up the Kahayan River. Sungai
Wain Reserve at East Kalimantan with about 200
wild Orangutans from the Wanariset Rehabilitation Center, is easily to
reach from Balikpapan.
Kalimantan ’s dense jungle and wide
terrain of wetlands have traditionally kept the region isolated from
all but the adventurous travelers, and along the upper reaches of
the rivers, beside the flora and fauna you can also discover
the rich Dayak Culture. The
indigenous
Dayak settlements along the Rivers of Kalimantan is an ideal
way
to
experience the incredible culture, where village elders practice
traditional medicine and mark their status with intricate body tattoos
and remarkably heavy ear adornments, we will be warmly
welcomed guests in their traditional longhouses. At Borneo
you can
enjoy a sightful experience of traditional culture and grand
diversity of exotic flora and wildlife from black orchids to fresh
water dolphins and orangutans, and venture ashore for captivating
jungle explorations and unforgettable encounters in our village visits.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the Kalimantan Island!
The Orangutan and Jungle Expeditions are a collection of exploratories
and Indonesia dream
destination journeys
that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created
the Borneo adventure tours for those who like to trek in the deep dense
jungle with it's exotic flora and fauna.
Borneo travelers will have an unforgettable
experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed
for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.
INDIGENOUS
ORANGUTAN ADVENTURE
Duration
04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 01:
BALIKPAPAN, SANGATTA ( LD)
Upon arrival at Balikpapan
airport, meeting service and transfer of
about six hours to Sangatta. Check in at Simple Hotel, for dinner and
overnight.
Day 02:
SANGATTA, KUTAI NATIONAL PARK (BLD)
Early in the morning by
motorcanoe upstream Sangatta River into the
jungle of Kutai National Park Reserve. Upon Arrival at Prefab Orangutan
Research station, we will drop our stuff and direct start a jungle trek
into the forest, looking for wild life and Orang Utans, which are
completly wild. Afternoon return to Prefab Station for Lunch and rest,
late afternoon another forest trek searching for wild and experience
the beauty of the Rainforest flora and Fauna here. Dinner and overnight
at Prefab Research station.
Day 03:
KUTAI RESERVE, SAMARINDA (BLD)
After Breakfast hike into the
jungle of Kutai National Reserve, to get
a last glance of it's jungle, before we leave to Sangkima.Return to
Sangatta for lunch and visit the Sangkima camp, where you can find one
of the most oldest and biggest hard wooden "Ulin" tree and make a short
forest trek here to find some exotic flora and fauna with wild life
here.Late Afternoon transfer to Samarinda for overnight at Hotel.
Day 04:
SAMARINDA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure,
and enjoy the hotel atmosphere, soaking up
the pool until departure transfer to Balikpapan airport for your next
destination.
From Euro 199,- per person
For
more information, please feel free to contact our staff
DE'GIGANT
TOURS™
With the Kalimantan
Responsible Tourism Principe, We have a commitment
to Sustaining the exotic Rainforest Flora & Fauna of Borneo's
and indigenous Dayak culture, funding rehabilitation projects for
Orangutan, Fresh Water Dolphins, and other wild life of Kalimantan.
Save rivers clean water and Environment, develop environmental
awareness and educate locals, conservation groups and indigenous
communities to increase awareness and encourage protection of the
environment, wildlife and host cultures for Conservation and Tourism.
Each client who will do a reservation with us will plant a tree for
free, to help the re-forestation and protect the earth from the global
warnings.
De'gigant Tours™ as a Kalimantan Tour Operator in Indonesia,
is able to
serve your Holiday with Traveling Routes to the Deep interior of Mystic
Borneo /
Kalimantan Island, to make your vacation a real holiday, for
Backpackers till exclusive deluxe tour itineraries. From Jungle
trekking, of the beaten track forest trails, to Dayak indigenous
Culture, Adventure trips, River Cruise Safari, in area's as the
Apokayan, Kayan River, Mahakam River, Barito River, Rungan
River, Kahayan River, Katingan River, Kapuas River, Mount Meratus,
Kutai National Park, Samboja Sungai Wain Orangutan & Sun Bear
Reserve, Kayan
Mentarang Reserve, Tanjung Puting National Park, visit Camp Leakey
Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Center, Orangutan tours, Tangkiling National Park,
Gunung
Palung National Park, Danau Semantrum National Park, Kersik Luwai
Orchid Reserve, Diving at Derawan Islands, Longhouse Tours, Dayak
Hunting Tours, Mahakam Dolphin Tours, Safari tours to Sabah,
Sarawak etc, etc.
Also
Hotel bookings &
Reservation, Taxi / Car rental service, Boat
rental, Flight bookings and a lot more can be arranged. Our goal is to
make your experience at Borneo
as memorable, personal and amazing as your wish! We will always be
chasing
this aim, to change our programs in order to meet all of your
tourists / business needs, but we will never change our services!
Should you
have any questions or further queries, please don't
hesitate to contact our professional and friendly staff for your
questions.
We will give you the best quotation for the competition and we assure
you
that the extraordinary variety of tours, friendly service, attention to
detail and excellent value you have come to know and expect from
De'gigant Tours™,
Travel Service.
Group, Private Tailor Made, or Special Interest
Tour Programs
Our
Tailor
Made programs for the individual or small group size,
honeymoon trip, research expeditions, or film teams with special
interest can be made upon your wishes, all you have to do is sent us an
e-mail with your “detailed” request, and we will
make a program as personal and memorable for you, we will never change
our service as you can expect from us, and will always chaise this aim.
For Tailor made programs, special request, or private small group size
tours, please visit our Kalimantan Tourism
Destination Guide
site, or navigate direct for
more detail tour and travel information of a specific Kalimantan
destination at the left table (below) on this site, which can help
to create your own Kalimantan tour program. If you still have
questions, please don't hesitate to contact us, at the address as you
can find at the
bottom of this page.
Our
Regular Group Tour
Programs Covering Whole Indonesian Borneo.These
Programs are for the minimum group size of four (4) persons. The main
category of the Programs are Culture, Nature, and Adventure or a
combination of it. Our standard programs can be found at
Tour Programs
Site from where you
can choose a Kalimantan tour package or make
a combination of two or more Kalimantan packages. Our Kalimantan Tour
Packages covering whole Borneo.
For information
crossing the
borders between Sabah or Sarawak and
Indonesian Borneo, please see our Get There site
where you can find information on how
and where to
cross the border, or just sent us a request e-mail, we can help to
arrange itineraries and permits for crossing the Malaysian to
Indonesian border.
May our site be
helpful for
you, we couldn't tell and write you all
here, there is much more to explore, if you need more Information for
traveling at Kalimantan , we will help you to find the solution, as we
know that each traveler is different.
If you have any
inquiries or
questions,
please feel free to
contact
us
by Phone or M@il For more Information or a Reservation.
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